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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Digitising UK trade ‘could unlock £250bn in economic growth’ – even with Trump tariffs

Keir Starmer is being urged to adopt a trade plan that could unlock £250bn in economic growth and savings – even if Donald Trump unleashes direct tariffs on the UK.

With senior government sources now admitting that tariffs from the US on UK trade are “now looking inevitable”, the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) has published its plan for growth which it says would free up billions in investment simply by scrapping outdated paper-based systems.

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